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Hackers on the Hill

@hackersonthehill.org
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A semi-regular gathering for irregulars from the security research community to engage with Congressional staffers. Run by I Am The Cavalry, bridging the gap between the hacker and public policy communities since 2017.

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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 16/06/2026
The hacker/witnesses misunderstood the request to "swear in" and swore instead.
Cybersecurity researchers swear in mock congressional testimony
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 16/06/2026
We're underway with our "Filibuffer Overflow" mock congressional hearing at Hackers on the Hill DC 2026
Cybersecurity researchers sit as witnesses in a mock congressional hearing at Hackers on the Hill DC 2026Congressional staffer addresses Hackers on the Hill crowd walking through the process of a congressional testimony
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 29/05/2026
It's coming....
A cute squeaky shark smiles at you invitingly, reminding you that Cyber Policy Shark Tank is a thing and that you should get a dope policy idea ready to submit.
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 10/02/2026
Today is the day! Our first ever Hackers on the Hill Colorado (and first ever US State-level event) kicks off in about an hour. Hope to see you there!
Colorado state Capitol building with its characteristic dome against a cloudy morning sky
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 09/02/2026
Made it to Denver early. Doing recon at the Capitol before Tuesday’s Hackers on the Hill Colorado event. Can you ever really be too early to work on cyber policy? Sign up to be the first to know when new events drop: hackersonthehill.org/colorado-2026
The Colorado State Capitol building and its gold dome seen through bare winter trees at dusk, with streetlamps lining the walkways below.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 18/11/2025
Join Jim Troutman for Do you want to play a game? How about Disabling Civilization? POLICY EDITION - Critical Infrastructure, a session exploring critical infrastructure and policy considerations. Visit here for more details: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #PolicyVillage #CyberSecurity
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 17/11/2025
Join Cheryl Biswas for Do you want to play a game? How about Disabling Civilization? POLICY EDITION - Critical Infrastructure, a session exploring critical infrastructure and policy considerations. Visit here for more details: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #PolicyVillage #CyberSecurity
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 17/11/2025
Join Shelly Bruce for Grassroots movements: Promoting their vital role in the national cybersecurity ecosystem, a session exploring the importance of grassroots initiatives in shaping cybersecurity policy and practice. Visit here for more details: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #PolicyVillage
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 14/11/2025
Join John Weigelt for Sovereignty – Nobody knows what it means, but it’s provocative, a session exploring the concept of sovereignty in the context of cybersecurity, laws, and policy. Visit here for more details: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #PolicyVillage #CyberSecurity #Policy #Governance
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 14/11/2025
Join Michael Woolslayer for Good Faith Security Research: Protecting Canada’s Grey Hats, discussing Canada’s approach to security research and protection of ethical hackers. Visit here for more details: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #PolicyVillage #CyberSecurity #GreyHats #TechPolicy
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 13/11/2025
Quantum computing brings new security challenges. Karl Holmqvist explores Canada’s policy response to quantum threats and how the country is preparing to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data. Visit here for more details: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #QuantumSecurity #PolicyVillage
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 13/11/2025
Canada’s AI regulation matters globally. Kathrin Gardhouse explores how national policies can align with international standards while balancing innovation, ethics, and accountability. A must-hear for policymakers and tech experts. Visit here for more: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #AIRegulation
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 13/11/2025
Do you want to play a game? How about Disabling Civilization: POLICY EDITION? Explore critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and the policies keeping essential systems safe. More info: bsidesottawa.ca #PolicyVillage #CriticalInfrastructure #CyberSecurity
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 12/11/2025
Do you want to play a game? How about Disabling Civilization: POLICY EDITION? Explore critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and the policies keeping essential systems safe. More info: bsidesottawa.ca #PolicyVillage #CriticalInfrastructure #CyberSecurity
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 12/11/2025
Welcome to the Digital Jungle! Explore the fun and games of Canada’s cyber, privacy, and AI laws and see how they shape digital safety and professional practices. More info: bsidesottawa.ca #PolicyVillage #CyberSecurity #DigitalPolicy
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 12/11/2025
How does a bill become law in Canada? Policy Village presents a session on the legislative process and the steps that guide a bill from proposal to becoming law. More info: bsidesottawa.ca #PolicyVillage #CanadianLaw #Policy
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 10/11/2025
Bridging the gap between hackers & policymakers at BSides Ottawa's Policy Village. Dedicated time for dialogue, networking & understanding how government policy shapes cybersecurity. Bring your curiosity! Visit bsidesottawa.ca/ #InfoSec #PublicPolicy #BSidesOttawa
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 10/11/2025
What if the next cyber game hit civilization itself? Join Cheryl Biswas & Jim Troutman at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberResilience #BSidesOttawa
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 10/11/2025
What if the next cyber game hit civilization itself? Join Cheryl Biswas & Jim Troutman at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberResilience #BSidesOttawa
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 09/11/2025
Cyber resilience starts local. Hear Shelly Bruce on grassroots cybersecurity at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberSecurity #Grassroots
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 09/11/2025
Policy Village @ BSides Ottawa = where tech meets governance. Not about compliance or politics. About understanding how public policy impacts cybersecurity & creating dialogue that benefits both communities. No prior experience needed! bsidesottawa.ca/ #Cybersecurity #TechPolicy
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 09/11/2025
Digital sovereignty — buzzword or power shift? Hear John Weigelt at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #DigitalSovereignty #TechPolicy
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 08/11/2025
AI rules are evolving fast. How does Canada compare? Join Kathrin Gardhouse at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #AIRegulation #TechPolicy
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 08/11/2025
Curiosity meets code — but what protects ethical hackers? Hear Michael Woolslayer at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #EthicalHacking #CyberPolicy
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 08/11/2025
Ever wonder how government policy shapes cybersecurity? Join the Policy Village at BSides Ottawa! A non-partisan space for productive dialogue between tech pros & policymakers. Just bring your curiosity, visit bsidesottawa.ca/ #Cybersecurity #PublicPolicy #BSidesOttawa
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 08/11/2025
Quantum tech is changing security fast — are our policies ready? Join Karl Holmqvist at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #QuantumSecurity #TechPolicy
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 07/11/2025
Canada’s cyber & AI laws — fun and games until they’re not. Hear David Shipley break it down at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberPolicy #BSidesOttawa
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 07/11/2025
How do bills become law — and why should hackers care? Join Lucas Cherkewski at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #PolicyVillage #BSidesOttawa
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 07/11/2025
Calling cybersecurity folks & policymakers! BSides Ottawa's Policy Village is your space to connect, learn & exchange ideas. Talks + structured networking time = real conversations about tech policy. New to either field? Perfect! bsidesottawa.ca/ #BSidesOttawa #InfoSec
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 07/11/2025
What if the next cyber game hit civilization itself? Join Cheryl Biswas & Jim Troutman at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberResilience #BSidesOttawa
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 06/11/2025
What if the next cyber game hit civilization itself? Join Cheryl Biswas & Jim Troutman at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberResilience #BSidesOttawa
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 06/11/2025
No politics. No jargon. Just hackers and policy folks figuring out how to make the digital world work better. Catch us at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa Learn more: bsidesottawa.ca/
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 06/11/2025
Cyber resilience starts local. Hear Shelly Bruce on grassroots cybersecurity at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberSecurity #Grassroots
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 06/11/2025
Digital sovereignty — buzzword or power shift? Hear John Weigelt at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #DigitalSovereignty #TechPolicy
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 05/11/2025
AI rules are evolving fast. How does Canada compare? Join Kathrin Gardhouse at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa #AIRegulation #TechPolicy
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 05/11/2025
Curiosity meets code — but what protects ethical hackers? Hear Michael Woolslayer at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #EthicalHacking #CyberPolicy
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 05/11/2025
Quantum tech is changing security fast — are our policies ready? Join Karl Holmqvist at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #QuantumSecurity #TechPolicy
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 05/11/2025
Bridging hackers and policymakers one conversation at a time. That’s Policy Village → happening at BSides Ottawa. See more at bsidesottawa.ca/
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 04/11/2025
Canada’s cyber & AI laws — fun and games until they’re not. Hear David Shipley break it down at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberPolicy #BSidesOttawa
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 04/11/2025
How do bills become law — and why should hackers care? Join Lucas Cherkewski at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #PolicyVillage #BSidesOttawa
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 04/11/2025
Hackers + policymakers in the same room? Yep. That’s what Policy Village at BSides Ottawa is all about — real talk on how policy shapes cybersecurity (and vice versa). More info → bsidesottawa.ca/
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 10/01/2025
And finally, thank you to our Badgemaker, Tracy White, who has done a lot over the past few years to ensure everyone who participates gets some nice memorabilia to take home She'd get a big kick out of seeing her work out in the world, so if you're wearing it around, share a photo!
Three Hackers on the Hill badges, whites black, and purple
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Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 10/01/2025
Thank you to the dozens of volunteers and ambassadors who helped plan, set up, and run Hackers on the Hill this year, as well as the ~150 hackers who attended and the 20+ staffers who were gracious enough to host us (many on a day their office was officially closed). ❤️ A few special thank yous
Around one hundred cybersecurity researchers and practitioners, and cyber policymakers in the Dirksen Senate Building room 106 for Hackers on the Hill
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